key question

Question 1

A01 point 1

Answer 1

what is the key question- how effective are the current treatments for SZ

Question 2

A01 point 2

Answer 2

what is SZ - a mental ilness associated withthe loss of touch in reality due to the effects on thoughts feelings and speech

Question 3

A01 point 3

Answer 3

what are the symptoms of SZ- positive, hallucinations, dellusions- paranoid or grandeur
negative- disordered speech ( word salad, made upw ords )
social withdrawal. flattening effect- lack of expression

Question 4

A01 point 4

Answer 4

current treatments avaliable
- brief explanation of ACT and antipsychotics

Question 5

A01 point5

Answer 5

why is the KQ important - SZ costs society $11.8 billion per year and only 18% of NHS budget goes towards MH meaning people with SZ are unable to access necissary treatment leading to relapse or suicide

Question 6

A01 point 6

Answer 6

benefits when succesful - decreased straiin on MH services improving qual life for patients and thoes around them

Question 7

A01 point 7

Answer 7

implications if ineffective
- symptoms wont improve descreased qual of life risk of relapse and harm to individual and others e.g. patient in documentary for reason of insanity- killed father due to SZ dellusions

Question 8

A02=

Answer 8

more deatailed explanation of A01 of act and drugs

Question 9

A03 =

Answer 9

4 s/w of ACT 4 s/w of Drugs